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Nidec Control Techniques Unidrive M300 is a series of AC drives designed for general-purpose industrial applications where cost-effectiveness and ease of use are important.
Power rating:
- Heavy Duty Ratings: 0.33 hp to 150 hp (0.25 kW to 110 kW)
- Normal Duty Ratings: 0.33 hp to 200 hp (0.25 kW to 132 kW)
Overview
Unidrive M300 provides flexible integration with safety and communications. Unidrive M300 is ideal for applications that require cost-effective integration into safety systems. With two Safe Torque Off (STO) inputs, onboard PLC and an SI interface for industry standard fieldbuses, Ethernet or extended I/O options, this feature set ensures Unidrive M300’s flexible integration with any system.
Enhance up-time and system flexibility
- Flexible system integration and remote diagnostics through optional industrial Ethernet and fieldbus communication
- Flexible I/O that is expandable with SI-I/O option module
- Enhanced functionality and onboard PLC programming provides a low-cost system solution, minimizing the need for additional equipment such as PLCs High performance open loop motor control
- RFC-A (Rotor Flux Control) algorithm for exceptional induction motor control of demanding applications
- Closed loop current control without a position feedback device
- Speed control for conveyors, fans, pumps, and mixers, where their function are controlled remotely with fieldbus or Ethernet communications
Key data
- Heavy Duty Ratings: 0.33 hp to 150 hp (0.25 kW to 110 kW)
- Normal Duty Ratings: 0.33 hp to 200 hp (0.25 kW to 132 kW)
- Supply phases: Frame size 1 and 2: 110 V drives 1Ø,
- 230 V drives 1Ø or 3Ø; Frame size 7 and larger 3Ø;
- 460, 575 and 690 V drives 3Ø
- Control connections: 3x Analog I/O, 5x Digital I/O, 2x STO, 1x Relay
- Drive rating: IP21 / UL open class as standard
- Keypad: Fixed LED
- Option slots: 1 (frame size 2 and above)
- Parameter cloning via: PC tools, SD card
Features
- Cost-Effective: The M300 is designed to offer a good balance of performance and price, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where advanced features might not be necessary.
- Ease of Use: These drives are designed for straightforward setup and commissioning. They typically feature user-friendly interfaces and clear documentation.
- Flexible Integration: The M300 offers flexible integration with safety and communication options.
- Open Loop Control: The M300 primarily focuses on open-loop vector control (often referred to as sensorless vector control) for standard AC induction motors. This provides good performance without the need for feedback devices.
- Applications: Common uses for the Unidrive M300 include:
- Pumps
- Fans
- Conveyors
- Simple machinery
- Material handling